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CSE-IT User Trainings
The CSE-IT is a research-based screening tool that helps improve early identification of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY). The tool is appropriate for use by any provider serving youth, including child welfare workers, probation officers, mental health clinicians, and first responders. In Texas, CSE-IT is integrated within Lighthouse, an innovative software platform that enables users to complete screenings online and access and analyze CSE-IT data at any time. In this training, participants will become certified CSE-IT users and learn next steps to access and use the Lighthouse platform. Participants who complete the full training will earn 3.5 continuing education credit hours and a CSE-IT User Training certification.
The dates for 2026 training sessions have now all passed. Stay tuned for upcoming trainings and offerings available in the near future!
Fall 2026 Members-Only Committee Meetings
TNOYS has finalized the dates for our Fall members-only committee meetings, and we invite staff at TNOYS member organizations to join. TNOYS facilitates three members-only committees that explore prevention and early intervention, systems change/ legislative issues, and strategies to support young people transitioning out of systems and into adulthood. If you are not yet a member of a TNOYS committee, we encourage you to register here.
The upcoming committee meetings include:
Transitional Services Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, November 10
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This committee convenes members working to support youth transitioning out of systems and into adulthood. Committee members explore best practices, share resources, and inform TNOYS programming related to transition services. Stay tuned, as the meeting agenda will be available soon!
2027 Capitol Day for Members
Kick off the legislative session with a members-only day at the Texas Capitol to amplify and educate legislative offices on important issues in youth and family services. Leaders from your team will have the chance to meet with the legislative offices that represent your organization to uplift needs on the ground. TNOYS will support you in coordinating meetings and prepare your team beforehand. Over lunch, TNOYS will lead our yearly winter member meeting to share strategic updates and opportunities in 2027.
This event is open to leaders and decision-makers at TNOYS member organizations, as well as TNOYS professional members. We hope to have leadership from all TNOYS member organizations represented to ensure your voices are heard. Use the link below to register:
Save the Date: 2027 TNOYS Day of Action for Youth
TNOYS Day of Action for Youth (DAY), takes place on April 8th, 2027! This is a day-long, in-person event that brings together youth, young adults, and youth-serving providers at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Stay in the loop by adding you and your organization to our interest form below. More details to come!
Statewide Collaborative on Youth Homelessness
TNOYS’ Statewide Collaborative on Youth Homelessness (SCYH) is Texas’ only statewide committee focused on addressing homelessness among youth and young adults (YYA). Each quarter, the SCYH brings together state agency leaders, youth-serving providers, and other key stakeholders to share critical updates, discuss challenges, and collaborate on solutions to YYA homelessness.
Stay tuned for more information on our next convening! Register to join using the link below: